Big Meadow Fire Incident Report | ABC30 Fresno

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By ABC30

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Fresno, CA

Evacuations Lifted for Yosemite View Lodge and El Portal Residents
Closure of Big Oak Flat Road and a Portion of the Tioga Road to Through Traffic

The Big Meadow Fire in Yosemite National Park and Stanislaus National Forest has grown to 5,257 acres, from 4,909 acres Monday. Containment remains at 55%. The fire continues to be active on the Northern flank approaching the Tioga Road near Tamarack Flat and in the upper Crane Creek drainage.

The evacuation of El Portal residents, which occurred Friday evening, August 28, has been lifted as of 7:30 p.m. last evening. In addition, the Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal has reopened for visitors. Crane Flat and Tamarack Flat Campgrounds, and Foresta remain closed. There is no projected opening date at this time.

The Big Oak Flat Road is closed to through traffic at the Big Oak Flat Entrance Station to the junction of the El Portal Road. In addition, the Tioga Road remains closed to through traffic from White Wolf to the Crane Flat Gas Station. There is no projected opening date at this time for either road. Hodgdon Meadow Campground remains accessible to visitors.

For additional fire information please visit www.inciweb.org . In addition, visitors may call 209-372-0669 or 209-372-0327 for updated fire information during business hours.

Status/Notes: 5,257 acres - 55% contained
Date Started: August 26, 2009 12:08 pm
Last update: September 1, 2009 7:00 am